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Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown!

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Exceptional

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
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Douglas, MI
  • Popular LocationSaugatuck-Douglas Historical Society6 min walk
  • Popular LocationButler Street3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOval Beach7 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)48 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown!

What our guests CONSISTENTLY say about DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA based on 150+ reviews across multiple platforms:

- SPACIOUS – great for multi-generational families

- GREAT location – steps to Downtown Douglas, 7-min drive to Oval Beach, 5-min drive to Saugatuck

- Versatile GATHERING AREAS – Game room, fire pit, indoor/outdoor dining

- FABULOUS kitchen – extremely well equipped

- KID FRIENDLY – high chair, pack n'play, stroller

- LOCAL Property Manager

COMMON AREAS

- DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA has a modern, yet very comfortable décor.

- Features an open concept kitchen and dining room with custom "live edge" dining table with seating for 13. Adjacent breakfast area has seating for an additional 4

- Family room has ample seating, water views, 75-in TV with Cable, DVR and Sonos

- Rooftop deck with water views, comfortable seating area, cafe dining table and sun lounge chairs, and sun umbrellas

- Outside patio with dining for 10, lounge area, and smokeless FIRE PIT

- The house sits on a DOUBLE LOT... plenty of outdoor space

- Game room with pool table, Foosball table, darts, 65-in TV, Cable, Sonos, bistro tables

- Additional TV area, with 65-in TV, Cable, Sonos, sleeper sofa

- HIGH SPEED internet throughout DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA

GOURMET KITCHEN

- Spacious kitchen with a 6-burner professional range, side-by-side refrigerator, microwave and two Bosch dishwashers

- Many small appliances - Drip Coffee Maker (filters provided), Toaster, Sous Vide Supreme, Rice Cooker, Vitamix, Food Processor, hand mixer, hand blender, waffle maker, plus others

- Sharp knives!

- Well organized - everything is labeled so you (and the next guest) can find everything easily

- Grilling area, including a Weber gas grill (propane provided) and a Weber charcoal grill

- If you bring a LOT of food - don't worry, there is a second fridge in the garage

- Basic condiments / spices for cooking are provided

BEDROOMS

- Overall configuration for DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA: Three bedrooms on main level, three in lower level. Sleeping for 15, with NO bunk beds.

- NEW Beautyrest mattresses in all bedrooms - very comfortable!

- Perfect "work from home" setup: FOUR of the bedrooms have desks, comfortable chairs, and task lamps, so you can stay "plugged in" if desired.

- Master Bedroom #1 has an en-suite bathroom, King Bed, closet, lounge chair, desk

- Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed, closet

- Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed, closet, lounge chair, bench

- Master Bedroom #4 downstairs has an en-suite bathroom, King bed, closet, lounge chair, desk, bench

- Bedroom #5 downstairs has a Queen Bed, desk, bench

- Bedroom #6 downstairs has three twin beds, closet, desk

- Sleeper Sofa in a private nook in common area downstairs, turns into a Queen Bed

OTHER AMENITIES

- HIGH SPEED internet throughout DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA

- SONOS in the common areas inside the house

- Outdoor smokeless FIRE PIT, great for S'Mores and hanging out

- Bed linens, bath towels, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, kitchen detergent/dishwasher pods are provided

- Beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach cart, beach toys, and cooler are available so you don't have to bring these items

- Laundry room with high efficiency washer / dryer (detergent provided)

- Parking for six cars total: one car in the garage, plus three in the driveway, and two cars between the street and the sidewalk

LOCATION / DOUGLAS

- DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA is a short 2-min walk to Downtown Douglas, 7-min drive to Oval Beach, and 5-min drive to Downtown Saugatuck

- Excellent local golf courses including Ravines (Arnold Palmer Course), Clearbrook and Hawkshead (the owner's personal favorite)

- Multitude of local activities - Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art classes, 20+ galleries, exhibits, Oxbow School of the Arts and artists residency

- Great restaurants, spas, fun shopping, historic paddle boat, dune buggy rides, hiking, biking, endless beach walks, concerts in the park, art fairs, fireworks and festivals

- Breathtaking marinas and endless Lake Michigan beaches, including Oval Beach, rated by Conde Nast Traveler one of the Top 10 in the US

- A detailed guide of our favorite restaurants, shopping and activities is provided to each guest

SUSTAINABILITY

- Our home has many features that enable our guests to enjoy their vacation sustainably if desired

- These include a great location close to downtown so you can walk to restaurants and shops, instructions on how to use the "Interurban" (local public transportation), the ability to recycle, filtered water so you can avoid single use plastics, shampoo and conditioner in re-fillable dispensers, "smart" thermostats, energy efficient appliances, re-usable coolers, digital Welcome Book.

- We also encourage guests to support our many local businesses. These are highlighted in the Welcome Book, that our guests receive prior to their trip

NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

- We personally use DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA multiple times a year and take great care of it. Features modern furnishings, while maintaining a comfortable, feel consistent with the character of the house.

- Our local property manager, Colleen, is very responsive and can address any questions/concerns about the house

WHO IS DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA NOT A GOOD FIT FOR?

- Parties or events: Our homes are in quiet, residential neighborhoods. If you are planning a party or event, our homes are not a good fit. We do not have parking or space for large gatherings and greatly value good relations with our neighbors.

- Groups with pets. Several of our regular guests have severe allergies, so we are unable to accommodate pets of any kind.

- Groups where the principal renter is under 30 years old. The principal renter must be 30 years or older and present during the stay.

- Groups that wish to smoke inside the house. Smoking is allowed outside only.

- If you are a large group of unrelated singles, and are not part of a corporate retreat, we may or may not be a good fit. Please reach out in advance prior to booking if you are in this situation.

- A rental agreement is required to rent these properties. Note that cameras are present outside the house, and noise monitoring devices (privacy compliant) are present inside and outside the house.

RATES

- Nightly Rates are $300 - $1500 per night, 2-night minimum, holidays/peak may have higher rates

- Weekly rates are between $2,500 - $10,500 per week depending on the time of year. Inquire about low season weekly specials (between November and April) for the best weekly rates.

- To confirm your reservation, 50% of rental fees and a signed short-rental agreement must be received within 48 hours of booking; balance of rental fees and security deposit are due within 60 days of check-in.

HOUSE RULES

- No pets allowed of any kind. NO EXCEPTIONS, some of our regular guests have severe pet allergies. A minimum $500 deep cleaning fee will be assessed if pets are found to be present on the property

- No smoking inside the house

- No parties or events. Note that cameras are present outside the house, and noise monitoring devices (privacy complaint) are present inside and outside the house. Hosting a party shall be grounds for immediate eviction, with no refund.

- Maximum occupancy of DOUGLAS MODERN VILLA is 15 total people

- A short-term rental agreement must be signed to confirm the reservation. Guests agree to abide by the house rules, and all terms and conditions on the rental agreement

- The principal renter must be 30 years old, and must be able to verify this upon request through a valid government ID

Property manager

Douglas Modern Villa OwnerRez Inquiry Email

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 6 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 19 min walk
  • Butler Street - 3 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 7 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 18 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar And GRI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mitten Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Modern Villa - Steps to downtown! located?

This family-friendly Douglas holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Kalamazoo Lake and Beery Field. Lake Michigan is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!! Most modern house in Douglas
So fun! Super clean and lots of things to do. The sound system is great. The kitchen is also amazing. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Absolutely stunning home. It was perfect for my group. The house had everything. We were able to utilize everything the house had to offer. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful postcard like location
Was a friends get-together with 5 couples. The place was clean, modern and we enjoyed the time in Douglas and Saugatuck thoroughly. Downtown Douglas is steps away from the house. We were able to view the lake across the house from the living room and the terrace. Will come again if Alex has availability of the home, as the drive from Detroit is easy. Alex was a great host and all the information left was easy to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fairly large group and the house was the perfect size to fit everyone comfortably and then some. There are a lot of amenities at the house itself and just a short walk or drive from local shops, coffee, & restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for Quarterly Retreat
We rented this home to host our quarterly retreat. There was plenty of space for us to spread out to sleep, space to meet, and space to hang out together in the basement. The home was clean and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Family Vacation
We had an AWESOME time. Property was superb. Perfect for the age range of 4 years - 50 years. Very close to town, and other great places in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Meeting Venue
This was a perfect setting for a 2-day executive retreat with rooms for each member and great space and lighting for long meetings. The nearby restaurants provided a much needed break from the long focused days of planning and vision casting. The property is beautifully maintained with a spectacular view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andree K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Six school friends getting together
My first time using VRBO. You’ve set the “bar” WAY high. So impressed with the process, the house and the support and “handholding “ from Alex. We had been getting together annually for 50+ years. the price and the place was the best! THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Organized Perfection
My family stayed at this property for a family event. Ages ranged from 30-85 and everyone enjoyed the property and made memories around the large breakfast table. Organized to perfection, check in was thorough, check out follow up was timely and everyone enjoyed the game tables in the lower level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arunkumar M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abundance
One word to describe the house is ABUNDANCE. Lots of space for our group . Lots of items in every room. You name it and you will have it . And on top of all these, lot of info available in every place of the house . You don’t have to open each cupboard to see what’s in there. You don’t have to try which switch is for which light . And Alex will be checking on us to make sure we are doing good . That’s the gesture of a responsible property owner . Thanks Alex for maintaining the house in a clean and organized manner .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023